The Top 5 Greatest Smackdowns Of 2012

Here they are, folks: the top five most devastating smackdowns in the year 2012, according to Upworthy. Wherever there are people to make seriously stupid comments, there are people to call them out. Enjoy the awkwardness that is THE SMACKDOWN.

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